Bureau Veritas

Job Summary

Bureau Veritas is seeking a driven AWS CWI Special Inspector to support immediate Building, Transportation, and Infrastructure projects across New York City. This role is designed for an early-career engineering professional with ICC certifications and hands-on field experience who is actively building expertise in structural inspections, code compliance, and construction quality assurance.

The Special Inspector will work on active job sites performing inspections across structural steel, welding, bolting, masonry, and concrete systems, ensuring compliance with NYC Building Code requirements and approved construction documents. This role will place a strong emphasis on welding inspections, weld procedure compliance, welder qualification verification, and nondestructive examination (NDE) coordination in accordance with AWS codes and standards. This position offers exposure to large-scale, complex projects while working alongside experienced inspectors and engineering teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform field inspections of structural steel, welding, bolting, masonry, and concrete work to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and NYC Building Code requirements Conduct inspections in accordance with Chapter 17 of the NYC Building Code, ensuring all work meets required quality and safety standards Perform visual welding inspections in accordance with AWS D1.1 and other applicable welding codes and project specifications Verify welder qualifications, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), filler materials, and welding consumables for code compliance Monitor welding activities including fit-up, joint preparation, preheat/interpass temperatures, weld sequencing, and final weld quality Coordinate and witness nondestructive testing (NDT/NDE) activities including UT, MT, PT, and RT testing performed by third-party technicians Document daily field observations, inspection results, and contractor activities in clear, accurate, and timely reports Witness required construction testing and special inspections in accordance with project specifications and regulatory requirements Identify, document, and report non-conforming work, and assist in coordinating corrective actions with contractors and project teams Support senior inspectors and engineering staff in resolving field conditions and interpreting construction documents Review construction drawings, specifications, and shop details to support inspection accuracy and field verification Maintain organized inspection records, logs, and supporting documentation for project and regulatory compliance Communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to ensure alignment on field conditions and inspection findings Follow all jobsite safety protocols, including OSHA standards and project-specific safety requirements Assist in maintaining project schedules by performing timely inspections aligned with construction activities Participate in ongoing training and certification development to expand inspection capabilities and technical expertise

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities in this role.

Education & Certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or related field Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation or actively pursuing Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) licensure

Certifications - Preferred

AWS - Certified Welding Inspector REQUIRED ICC Special Inspector – Structural Masonry ICC Special Inspector – Structural Steel & Bolting ICC Special Inspector – Structural Welding ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I (or ACI I equivalent) ASNT Level II certifications or exposure to NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, RT) preferred

Experience

Experience

1–3 years of experience in construction inspection, field engineering, or construction support roles on active job sites Direct experience performing or supporting welding inspections on structural steel projects preferred Experience reviewing welding procedures, welder certifications, and weld inspection documentation preferred Hands-on exposure to structural construction activities including steel erection, welding, concrete placement, and masonry work Experience supporting inspection and quality control on commercial, infrastructure, or industrial projects Internship and field engineering experience with exposure to multi-disciplinary construction teams (engineering, contractors, and owners) Familiarity with NYC/NJ construction environments, including compliance-driven inspection processes Experience documenting field conditions, inspection results, and contractor activities in structured reporting formats Exposure to large-scale projects involving coordination across multiple trades and construction phases

Skills

Structural Inspection (Steel, Welding, Masonry, Concrete) AWS Welding Code Compliance (AWS D1.1 / Structural Welding Codes) NYC Building Code Awareness (Chapter 17 exposure) Construction Field Observation & Reporting Construction Drawing & Specification Interpretation Weld Inspection & Welding Procedure Review Quality Control & Deficiency Identification Field Documentation & Inspection Reporting Contractor Coordination & On-Site Communication Nondestructive Testing (NDT/NDE) Coordination Awareness Safety Compliance (OSHA Standards & Jobsite Protocols) Basic Project Coordination & Scheduling Awareness Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Reporting Tools)

Competencies

Structural Special Inspections (Steel, Welding, Masonry, Concrete) AWS Welding Inspection Standards & Compliance Verification Welding Quality Control & Deficiency Identification NYC Building Code Familiarity (Chapter 17 Exposure) Field Engineering & Construction Observation Quality Assurance & Compliance Verification Construction Document & Drawing Interpretation Field Reporting & Inspection Documentation Contractor Coordination & Stakeholder Communication Jobsite Safety Awareness (OSHA Standards) Deficiency Identification & Issue Tracking Team Collaboration in Active Construction Environments